Aiva is discussing a battery swap solution with CATL, with its first production model, the ME7, set to debut by the end of 2026. Read more…
ChargePoint installs overhead charging system for rental car facility at Portland’s airport
ChargePoint installs overhead DC fast charging at Portland airport rental car facility, enabling efficient fleet EV charging with innovative cable management. Read more…
LKAB deploys 120-tonne electric trucks underground
Swedish mining company LKAB is deploying two 120-tonne battery-electric Scania trucks at its Malmberget iron ore mine. Operating at depths of up to 1,250 metres, the vehicles have already transported more than 100,000 tonnes of iron ore since entering service. Read more…
Einride expands electric freight for Lidl in Sweden
Electric freight specialist Einride is significantly expanding its transport operations for Lidl in Sweden. Its battery-electric trucks will cover 832,000 kilometres annually for the retailer and will also operate on longer routes. Read more…
India: Delhi deploys 200 new electric buses for public transport
As Delhi continues to electrify its public transport fleet, the Indian capital has put another 200 electric buses into service. According to the Delhi government, the latest deployment has taken the city’s electric bus fleet past the 5,000 mark. Read more…
BYD Malaysia and Bus Cap explore new energy CV platform
BYD Malaysia and Malaysian bus manufacturer Bus Cap are evaluating a new jointly developed platform for new energy commercial vehicles. The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the project in Shenzhen (Guangdong), China, on Tuesday. Read more…
Updated Toyota bZ5 to launch in China on August 26, with upgrades expected
The 2027 bZ5 is expected to retain the current design, with upgrades potentially focusing on driver assistance and range. Read more…
Addionics introduces a low-temperature battery architecture for EVs and electric trucks
Addionics introduces a low temperature battery architecture improving EV and electric truck range and charging without added heating or chemistry changes. Read more…
BMW reveals long-wheelbase i3 and iX3 at Chengdu Auto Show
Legacy BMW prestige in China used to mean a throaty straight-six for way too many years. A kidney grille was somehow linked with the assumption that buyers in Shanghai and Beijing would happily pay a hefty badge tax. But the rules of engagement in the world’s biggest EV proving ground have been rewritten, and Munich knows it. With its market… Read more…
Octillion adds 3 GWh of battery capacity in India
Octillion Power Systems has opened its third battery factory in India. The new plant in Gujarat has an annual capacity of more than 3 GWh and will supply battery systems for electric cars, commercial vehicles and buses. Read more…
Renault 5 gains more range and new entry-level LFP version
Renault only announced lower prices for the electric Renault 5 a few days ago. Now, the French carmaker has revealed technical updates that increase its range. A new entry-level version with an LFP battery is also joining the line-up, although it will not be available in Germany for the time being. Read more…
Waymo puts Zeekr-built Ojai robotaxis into regular service
Waymo is using its new generation of robotaxis for paid rides for the first time. The Zeekr-built electric vans are initially operating in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix, equipped with Waymo’s sixth-generation autonomous driving system. Read more…
BYD to launch Sealion 08 on September 2 as Ocean lineup’s flagship SUV
The Sealion 08 has a pre-sales price range of 230,000 yuan ($33,880) to 280,000 yuan, with the EV version offering a CLTC range of up to 900 kilometers. Read more…
CATL becomes largest player in heavy-duty truck battery swapping
CATL is acquiring a stake of just under 25 per cent in Qiyuan Green Power, China’s largest operator of battery-swapping stations for heavy-duty trucks. The investment brings two different truck battery-swapping technologies under the CATL umbrella: its own Qiji system and Qiyuan Green Power’s rear-mounted solution. Read more…
Mexico unveils Olinia Carga electric light truck
Mexico is expanding its fledgling electric vehicle brand Olinia with a compact electric transporter. The Olinia Carga will offer a range of more than 120 kilometres and a payload of up to 650 kilogrammes, with a market launch planned for late 2027 at around 150,000 pesos. Read more…
Xpeng posts €2.5 billion in revenue in Q2 2026
Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng generated revenue of 19.74 billion yuan (approximately €2.5 billion) in the second quarter of 2026. Growth was driven primarily by its development partnership with Volkswagen. Xpeng also raised $900 million for its robotics subsidiary Dogotix. Read more…
Wall Street sees Xpeng robot financing as catalyst for value unlock
Several Wall Street banks believe that external capital has established an independent valuation benchmark for Xpeng’s robotics business. Read more…
PG&E adds more EVs to its V2X programme
California utility PG&E is opening its residential vehicle-to-everything programme to more electric cars and charging systems. Models from Kia, Volvo, Polestar and Nissan are among the additions, while some vehicle-charger combinations qualify for incentives of up to $13,000. Read more…
China proposes automakers handle traffic violations in fully autonomous mode
China’s draft revision to its road traffic safety law proposes that manufacturers handle traffic violations in fully autonomous driving mode. Read more…
Leapmotor confirms move into embodied robotics, says details coming soon
Leapmotor believes that as an NEV maker with in-house R&D capabilities, it is well positioned to develop embodied robots. Read more…
